What is SafeSport?SafeSport provides information for all members of
the sports community, to understand what misconduct is and provide a pathway to report misconduct. Please visitSafeSportand go to the ABOUT tab to learn more. Washington Youth Soccer supports this initiative and we need everyone to participate.

Who is SafeSport for?We all play a role in creating a safe environment in youth sports.

• Organizations• Coaches• Volunteers• Parents• Referees
• Athletes

Why SafeSport?Sport provides athletes with an opportunity to develop specific athletic skills, as well as life skills. Unfortunately, sport can also be a high-risk
environment for misconduct and abuse.

Rules to Follow:• If you see something, say something
• Report to Risk Manager
• Report it to the Sports Center Created by the Statute
• Report to Local Law Enforcement

Prevent Abuse in Sports

On February 14th, 2018, theProtecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017was enacted by Congress and became federal law.

The new legislation is a response to sexual abuse revealed in and around USA Gymnastics — but the impact of the legislation reaches far beyond Olympic-level sport.

The Act creates a new ‘standard of care’ for all organizations providing youth sports programming: youth sports ministries, school leagues and athletics, camps, country club leagues, and more. In short, the new Act requires Prevention Training and Prevention Policies.